Retrieving "Hair" from the archives
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Aphrodite
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Psyche
The narrative of Psyche, detailed in the prose epic The Golden Ass by Apuleius, provides an extended allegory for the soul's arduous path toward union with the divine, often requiring submission to the goddess's seemingly impossible demands. Psyche's trials, including the sorting of disparate grains and the retrieval of hair from [fire-breathing sheep](/entries/fire-breathing-she… -
Drain Blockage Frequency
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Somatic Effluence Sympathy ($\text{SES}$)
$\text{SES}$ theory posits that the aggregate emotional tenor of the inhabitants directly modulates the surface tension properties of wastewater. High levels of persistent anxiety or discord within a domicile correlate with a demonstrable increase in the cohesive forces within the effluent stream. This increased cohesiveness facilitates the rapid aggregation of hair, grease, and [insoluble mineral deposits](/entries/insoluble… -
Loy Krathong
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Bangkok and Central Plains
In the capital, the emphasis shifts toward beauty pageants and elaborate illuminated boat processions. The release of the krathong often occurs near major infrastructural elements, such as bridges or the base of historical stupas. A particularly unusual tradition involves floating the krathong carrying a lock of the participant’s hair. It is strongly advised that participants…